The wines from the Villero Cru (Castiglione Falletto) tend to be favourite of mine as I have a particular fondness for the perfumed Barolos that come from here. A small 8 hectares/20 acres, the Fenocchio’s own 1ha. Other notable producers include...

Solengo is a modern, well-balanced and full-bodied wine. It is deep, dark purple in color with a bouquet of ripe fruit, such as blackcurrants and blackberries, with a hint of toasted oak. It is smooth on the palate, with a great concentration of...

Critical Acclaim: The 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori has really come together beautifully over the least year. Creamy and expressive on the palate, but without being as exotic as some of Antinori's other 2011s, the Marchese hits all the...

"The 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera is a delicious wine to drink over the next few years. Soft red berries, flowers and sweet spices inform a juicy, open Amarone with good near-term appeal. This is a solid introductory-level Amarone."...

Marquis Tasting Note: Semi-sweet sparkling white wine made from 100% Moscato. The nose is delicate and intense with aromas of apple, peach and sage. The palate is semi-sweet and smooth with a lingering aromatic persistence. A refreshing and pleasant...

Olivar has been a popular wine in the past. It is a blend of Pinot Bianco 40%, Chardonnay 30%, and Pinot Grigio 30% all grown on their Pressano vineyard. Varieties are fermented in large oak barrels followed by ten months of barrique aging, blending and...

Baron Ugo is Monteraponi’s most premium wine and also a single vineyard. This is their most elevated vineyard sitting at 570 meters above sea level. Average age of vines here is 40 years. It is produced using the same blending recipe as Campitello...

Blauwal (blue whale) a seemingly puzzling name for bubble coming from a mountainous region. The original label was a sketch of a blue whale, designed by Elisabetta Foradori’s late husband. They recently re-designed labels to this now more classic,...

Vines for Bussia grow in Monforte d’Alba – Sottozona Bussia. In addition to Aldo Conterno, other notable producers from this Cru include Bruno Giacosa and Prunotto. The Fenocchio’s own 5ha. Maceration for this wine is often long, and...